Community Plans Future of Your Dreams
New Town Strategic Plan New Town’s Horizens Steering Committee took input from over 200 people and wrote plans to make our community a welcome and safe If one of these strategies appeals to you and you want to join in the fun, call the NDSU Extension Office at 627-3446 or comment at the bottom of the post. New Town Strategic Planning Vision Statement - New Town is a community:That welcomes everyone in our community and provides a sense of belonging;That embraces the cultural diversity of our community and draws on the strengths and talents of each community member;Where all citizens are safe and secure and have equal access to services and amenities; including education, healthcare, recreation and cultural activities;That looks for opportunity and develops partnerships with government, citizens, business, educational and service communities Supports a diverse and resilient economic baseThat provides ample employment and business opportunity to all community members;Engages community members in public involvement and community improvementResponsible to the needs of its citizens. KEY THEME OR CATEOGORY TO WORK ON : WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTGOAL 1: Address the need for vocational trades and provide jobs for community members
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Local Schools will expand and develop their vocational and agricultural trades. | Local Schools, School Board, Extension, College | 2009 | When the school has classes available. |
| Conduct a comprehensive Workforce Study to determine skill sets of people and recruit, attract and develop businesses appropriately. | ND Job Service, TAT TERO (Tribal Employment Rights and Opportunity), College, Extension | Spring 2008 | Surveys are in hand and being returned for measurable data. |
| Job Training (for entry level positions and vocational trades) | College, Job Service,Extension | 2009 | Provide specific training for entry level positions. |
| Mentorship/Job Shadowing/Career Planning | College, Tribe, Local Business, Chamber,Schools | 2009 | When mentors and mentees have been assigned |
KEY THEME OR CATEOGORY TO WORK ON : SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSIONGOAL 1: GROW AND DEVELOP ENTREPRENEURS
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Expand the MarketPlace Program | Tribal CEDS, Extension, FBCC, Chamber, City Council | Spring of 2009 | At the Marketplace Spring of 2009, Attract 100 participants (10 are non native) |
| Implement Entrepreneurial Curriculum in Schools and Community College | Schools, Extension Chamber, FBCC, Tribal CEDS | Fall of 2010 | Curriculum is adopted by school. |
| Hold Mini Society Training for Schools | Extension, Schools, College, Boys & Girls Club | Summer of 2008 | When training is scheduled. Have 5 teachers go through training |
| Develop resource packet for potential entrepreneurs (grants, resources, etc.) | Tribal CEDS | Fall of 2008 |
KEY THEME OR CATEGORY TO WORK ON: HOUSINGGOAL 1: INCREASE HOME OWNERS
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Home Buyers Education | Housing Authority, Extension, Tribe, Bank | Fall 2008 | Increase in Native Americans purchasing/owing their own homes |
GOAL 2: DEVELOP ADEQUATE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Develop and foster programs with USDA in home preservation and restoration and expansion | Tribal Housing, City, Community Members | Fall 2008 | When boarded up/condemned homes are livable again |
KEY THEME OR CATEGORY TO WORK ON: COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATIONGOAL 1: CREATE AESTHETICALLY APPEASING YARDS AND STREETS
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Organize a community group to clean elders yards | MHA Elders, NT Senior Citizens, Kiwanis, 4-H, other volunteer groups | Fall 2008 | When yards are picked up |
| Organize Community Volunteers to plant flowers and trees | MHA Elders, NT Senior Citizens, Kiwanis, 4-H, other volunteer groups | Fall 2008 | When flowers and trees are growing |
| Organize Community Volunteers to paint over graffiti | MHA Elders, NT Senior Citizens, Kiwanis, 4-H, other volunteer groups | Fall 2008 | When graffiti is covered up |
GOAL 2: VANDALISM AT AN ALL TIME LOW
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Create a Neighborhood Watch Group | Community Members, North Segment, City Council, Law Enforcement | Fall 2008 | When members commit, when vandalism and crime are not as prevalent |
| Create easily accessible law enforcement, increase number of officers and a number easily remembered | TAT, BIA, City Council | Spring 2009 | When officers/patrol increases and number is changed. |
KEY THEME OR CATEGORY TO WORK ON: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GOAL 1: PROVIDE MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES, RECREATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Farmer’s Market | Park Board, Extension and Local gardener’s farmers | 2012 | When there’s a farmer’s market |
| Community Education fun useful classes (painting, gardening, woodworking) | Local Schools, Community College, Churches Business | Fall 2008 | |
| Book Club | Community Members | 2009 | |
| Skate Board Park (funding and location deteremined) | Volunteers, Park Board | 2009 |
KEY THEME OR CATEGORY TO WORK ON: YOUTH AND ADULT PARTNERSHIPS GOAL 1: CREATE OPPORUNITIES TO ENGAGE Y OUTH AND ADULTS
| STRATEGIES (a description of how you intend to reach your goal) | WHO WILL DO IT? | BY WHEN? | HOW WILL YOU KNOW IT IS DONE (measures of success)? |
| Youth and adults will work together to refurbish the rodeo grounds and engage together for a rodeo club, with activities for families and instruction on the sport. | Unity Riders, Extension, Spirit Riders, 477 Program, Blue Buttes Saddle Club, Community Members, 4-H, and other youth | Summer 08 | |
| Restructuring of the Tribal Federal Programs, to increase partnerships, communication and services. | Tribe | 2012 | |
January 31st, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Hey, Anita! Great job of getting all 12 categories listed on the page! We have been looking for New Town’s entries for the past two days. Good job!! Dale